Posted January 10, 2024
The SWAN Libraries + app is a convenient tool that allows you to store and manage your library card, keeping your account accessible from your iOS or Android device. Access recommendations from your library with ease, including new titles and curated lists tailored to your preferences through customizable “browse categories.” Effortlessly store your library card […]
Posted January 10, 2024
Date: February 1st – 29th Time: During library hours Black Lives Matter: A Child’s Vision exhibit. Inspired by 9-year-old Orland Park resident Nathan Epperson, after witnessing nationwide civil unrest following the murder of George Floyd includes diverse stories written by Aisha Scott and Naomi Fortino Hill’s street photography captures emotions and the spirit of the […]
Posted December 10, 2023
Welcome to the Matteson Area Public Library District’s Adult Winter Reading Program! The Winter Reading Program runs from December 1st – January 31st! Join us by reading or listening to a book this winter for a chance to win some amazing prizes. To register, stop by the Public Services desk. Please click Here to register […]
Posted February 1, 2023
Happy Black History Month! We have a ton of exciting programs and events happening this month. Check out our list below. February 1st | 6 – 8 PM – The Woman King (2022, Rated PG-13) February 2nd | 7 – 8:30 PM – My Relationship Matters Workshop Session 3 – Recognizing African American achievements (Register Here) February […]
Posted November 18, 2022
Join us Saturday, December 10th from 10 AM – 4 PM for our Winter Wonderland celebration for all sorts of fun throughout the day! Chefs from Cooking Canvas Café Co. will teach a workshop on how to make the perfect hot chocolate. They’ll also teach you how to decorate cookies that you can eat or […]
Posted November 7, 2022
The library provides delivery services to patrons who live in the Village of Matteson and are homebound, either temporarily due to illness or injury, or permanently due to disability, age or other transportation issues. If you are someone or know of someone who is homebound, then fill out the form to sign up for the […]
Posted October 6, 2022
You can now send a print job directly from your laptop, phone, or tablet while in the library or even from home via the Wireless Printing button found at the top right of our website or by clicking here. You can upload your files and then come to the library to pay for them and […]
Posted September 26, 2022
Last week (September 18 – 24) was Banned Books Week, and each day we highlighted a title on Facebook of a book on the list. Inside the library we also have displays of banned books up for you to browse and check out. We got the reasons for the books being banned from Reader’s Digest […]
Posted September 2, 2022
Smart Lockers located outside of our front doors offer a new option for picking up your requested library materials at your convenience, even when the library is not open. You can choose this option when requesting materials online or just give us a call, and we’ll set it up for you. When your requested items […]
Posted August 24, 2022
This online Zoom workshop will share the “secrets” to finding money for college. We will discuss how students can become “scholarship ready”, how they can put themselves in the best position to obtain scholarships, and how to properly conduct the scholarship search. Recommended for grades 9-12 with the ScholarshopMom Brenda High on: Saturday, September 10 […]